Since my father-in-law’s passing in February, my youngest son, at the tender age of 7, has been pondering profound existential questions regarding life and death. His innocent curiosity and genuine…
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Friendships end, just like all other relationships, yet the end of a friendship and the grief it may yield does not get the same legitimate permission to grieve as do…
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While making this peasant chicken soup, I thought about the not-so-obvious advantages of having grown up poor. One of the lessons that I carry on in life is the ability…
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I made this version of Kenyan pilau using goat meat during an Instagram takeover at the Black Foodie page. I aimed to showcase Kenyan cuisine and inspire others to try…
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Today we are cooking sukuma wiki with beef. Please note, you can use this recipe without the meat if you are looking for a meat-free option. Before we proceed, allow…
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I am 13 years old when my mother brings home some tilapia fish fillet and askes me to prepare some fish stew for supper. Before this, I have never tasted…
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5 years ago on December 1st, I woke up at 7 am to the feeling of menstrual-like pain gnawing at my lower abdomen. I had been looking forward to giving…
Chapati! Chapati! How many times did I call you? Making chapati is a rite of passage for most women in Kenya. In fact, chapati has been a favourite meal since…